Welcome to SCIDES

We are thrilled that you found your way to our website. Here you will find a full range of courses ranging from kindergarten to grade 12 and beyond. Programs and courses are FREE for BC residents; tuition fees only apply for international students and may apply for some courses for adults who have already graduated.

Elementary

The Elementary Program at SCIDES follows the BC Ministry of Education curriculum. Of course, it also includes a variety of resources for all levels of support. Grades K-7 Programs are free of charge to BC residents, because SCIDES is an accredited BC public school.

Middle School

Our teachers will work with you on incorporating your passions (like dance, drama, theatre, entrepreneurship, media arts, metal work, and power technology) into personalized elective courses, to both fulfill curricular requirements and ignite the spark for deeper learning and understanding.

Secondary Education

New courses include French 8/9, Vet 11, Programming 11, Cosmetology 12, and Hospitality and Tourism 12, providing relevant and hands-on experience for a possible future career.

Literacy Foundations

For adult students who have significant skill and knowledge gaps and who need to upgrade skills to be successful at the Grade 10, 11 and 12 courses in preparation for both employment and further studies.

Thank you so much to SCIDES staff for organizing the 2017 Graduation celebration today. It was lovely! Perfect length, wonderful speakers, amazing stories of accomplishment (especially from mature learners!) and a delicious lunch. Much gratitude from the Newton/Burkholder families.

Sandra Burkholder

Facebook, June 20th

After researching career options and schooling requirements, I found that a grade 12 diploma was essential. I had acquired my GED in the late 90’s but didn’t think that was sufficient enough so I came to the Kengard Learning Centre in April 2017 to find out about upgrading. I found out that the GED program discontinued in 2014 in favour of the Adult Graduation Program offered by the Ministry of Education free of charge, I signed myself up. I graduated in June 2018 and am very grateful for not only this program but to the Centre and all the staff who are all helpful trained professionals, compassionate and all-inclusive individuals who have your best interests at heart. Thank you Kengard Learning Centre!

Joanne Street

Graduate, Kengard Learning Centre

Thank you once again for visiting our online home. I am super excited about our school, our staff and about the education possibilities in BC. I hope you will find the answers to all your questions surrounding your education, and whether distance education is right for you, on our website. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us and chat about whether joining our community for the 2017 – 2018 school year is the best choice for you. I look forward to meeting you - virtually, or in person.